We're counting down the 50 most memorable moments at McKale Center, which turns 50 on Feb. 1, 2023.
Justin Spears It has served as the mecca of college basketball in Tucson for decades. It has hosted a plethora of memorable games, graduations, concerts, memorial services and speeches .Wednesday marks the 50-year anniversary of McKale Center officially opening its doors as the Arizona Wildcats’ premiere athletic facility to host men’s and women’s basketball games, along with volleyball and gymnastics events.
Named after J.F. “Pop” McKale, a longtime UA athletic director and head coach — essentially a founding father of Arizona athletics — McKale Center has delivered myriad memorable moments since it opened on Feb. 1, 1973.50. Lloyd gets win No. 50 People are also reading… Date: Jan. 21, 2023 What happened: No. 11 Arizona grinded out a victory over No. 5 UCLA 58-52, the first time the Wildcats scored under 60 points in a win under Tommy Lloyd, who reached 50 career wins faster than any head coach in Pac-12 history. Due to UCLA’s soon-to-be Big Ten membership, Arizona’s win over the Bruins could be the last time in a while they play at McKale Center.What happened: BYU guard Jimmer Fredette lit up Arizona for 49 points — a program and McKale Center record — to beat the Wildcats 99-69.
Arizona Wildcats basketball 50 at 50: Counting down McKale Center's most memorable moments Photos: 50 years of McKale Center at the University of Arizona Contact sports producer Justin Spears at [email protected]. On Twitter: @JustinESports Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community.Justin writes stories and produces digital content about UA football and basketball and high school football.
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